Walking is one of the easiest exercises you can do and it offers incredible health benefits. Brisk walking helps you lose weight, develop and tone existing muscles, and even maintain bone density. And you can incorporate it into your routine pretty easily. Can you walk to work or at least get off the bus… Read more
We all know that weight gain is an inevitable part of pregnancy, in fact natural weight gain is encouraged as part of a health pregnancy. Following birth, some women naturally drop the weight within a couple months, but most have to work at it—and this can be tough when you’re also taking care of… Read more
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) machines have become quite popular in recent years as a way to manage chronic pain without risking any of the side effects caused by drugs and modern medicine. These tools are typically used in hospitals and sports injury clinics but can be purchased for the home a well. What… Read more
Carbs have a bad reputation these days, but the anti-carb propaganda can be wildly inaccurate. Sure, processed, bleached carbs (like any other processed food) are really bad for you and even many whole wheat products are too processed to actually be good for you, but there are actually many healthy high carb foods that are… Read more
Looking for some workout motivation? We’ve got just the thing to help with 43 of the absolute best motivational gym and fitness quotes, let’s take a look! One of the greatest pleasures in life is realizing that two weeks ago your body couldn’t do what it just did. Exercise equals endorphins. Endorphins make… Read more
Weight loss shakes are FANTASTIC for fast weight loss. And THAT is the problem… Basically anyone who goes onto a very low calorie liquid diet of shakes for weight loss is going to lose weight, and usually quickly. Here’s the problem… How many people do you know that have lost a fat 5-10kilograms from a shake… Read more
These days many so-called health experts are touting low carb diets as the ultimate solution to weight loss, the same way they touted low fat diets not so long ago. And just as science has proven that many fats are actually healthy and some fat is essential to the diet, we know that many… Read more
A weight bench is a versatile piece of training equipment that can allow you to get a great workout in without even having to move your location. If you’re travelling and making a visit to a non-EFM gym, you might find yourself in a crowded gym and find a weight bench as the only available piece… Read more
Updated 17th March 2023 Gym Motivation Quotes Are you struggling to find the motivation to hit the gym? Look no further than these inspiring and powerful gym quotes! Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a beginner just starting your fitness journey, these quotes will give you the push you need to crush your goals and… Read more
Coffee is the third most traded commodity in the world and the most popular beverage in the world. And unlike many other popular beverages, coffee can actually be quite good for you when consumed properly. Use these tips to keep your coffee habit healthier! 1. Don’t use a lot of sugar A touch of… Read more
30 minutes of cardio to get your blood pumping! Simple session format for a fantastic express-workout. 1. Perform 30 minutes on machine of your choice (follow intensity levels below), or 2 x 15 minute machines and halve the time spent at the intensities outlined. 2. A good way to vary your intensity is to… Read more
The following home or travel exercise program requires minimal equipment and allows for an all-over body workout, with plenty of variety. 1. Warm up – remember to focus on the muscle groups you will be using in the session. 2. You may need to adjust distances, levels and quantity depending on your gym layout and available machines…. Read more